South Carolina Power of Attorney (POA) Forms
In South Carolina, power of attorney forms are utilized to permit an individual ("principal") to designate another person ("agent") to manage their financial matters, medical decisions, or any specific requests they may have. The most frequently used forms are durable, meaning they remain effective throughout the principal's lifetime unless revoked.
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Advance Directive
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Allows a person to select a health care agent (medical power of attorney) and set out their end-of-life treatment options (living will).
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Durable POA
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This form allows an individual to appoint a representative to represent them in financial matters for an extended period of time, including beyond the time when the person who has made the appointment can no longer make their own decisions.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
General POA
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This form is similar to the durable form because it allows the individual to appoint a representative to represent them with their financial affairs, however, this appointment ends if the person making the appointment is deemed incapable of making his or her own decisions.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Limited POA
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This form is for appointing a person to handle an individual's matters related to a temporary situation or limited transaction.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Medical POA
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This form allows an individual to appoint a loved one to be in charge of their health care in the event they cannot communicate their wishes.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
Minor POA
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This form allows an individual to appoint a caretaker or guardian to take care of their children for a temporary period of time.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically stated; however, it is recommended that the power of attorney be signed by the caregiver, two witnesses, and a notary acknowledgment.
Real Estate POA
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In accordance with § 62-5-708, an individual may create this document under a special jurisdiction to allow someone else the power to handle real property.
Signing Requirements: Two Witnesses and a Notary acknowledgment.
Revocation of POA
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This form is for use when you want to terminate a pre-existing power of attorney. Make sure that your agents know that you are canceling the POA.
Signing Requirements: Not specifically stated; however, it is recommended that the document is notarized.
State Tax Filing POA
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This form allows an individual to appoint a person, often an accountant, to handle their tax matters with the tax authority.
Signing Requirements: Taxpayer only.
Motor Vehicle POA
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This form allows an individual to appoint another person to handle any matters relating to titling and registering that come before the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.
Signing Requirements: Notary public.
Springing POA
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Allows a durable power of attorney to 'kick-in' upon a principal's subsequent incapacity.
Signing Requirements: Two witnesses and a notary public.
The Significance of POA
